I'm considering buying a hamster as a pet, but I'm concerned about the safety aspect. I want to know if it's
SAFE to bring a hamster home, considering factors like their behavior, potential diseases, and the general care they require.
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Elena
Sat Mar 08 2025
Are you worried about your health?
Martina
Sat Mar 08 2025
Hamsters, as cute as they may be, can pose certain health risks.
ethan_carter_engineer
Sat Mar 08 2025
One such risk is the potential carriage of salmonella, a harmful intestinal bacteria.
EchoSolitude
Fri Mar 07 2025
Salmonella is known to cause brief but severe illness in otherwise healthy adults.
Filippo
Fri Mar 07 2025
Symptoms may include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.